Lincoln's last words

[RJNorton]

I agree, Eva. For some parts of the overall Lincoln story, as well as the assassination story, we rely on recollections 10, 20, 30, 40+ years after the event. In this case, however, we are fortunate to have something written only a few days after the shooting at Ford's. It was written by someone we know tended to Mary in the days and weeks after her husband's death. I think this is why the letter Dr. Henry wrote is the best evidence we have on this matter.